We name the 25 Toowoomba juniors with bright league futures

BRIGHT FUTURES: We’re shining a light on Toowoomba Junior Rugby League’s best young players. Find out from your club made our list of Under-12 superstars here.

Braxton Allen finds space for the Gatton Hawks under-12s during a Toowoomba Junior Rugby League match.

A new host of young stars are adding to the Darling Downs and South West Queensland’s status as the rugby league heartland of the Sunshine State.

Here’s our look at some of the region’s under-12 players tearing it up in the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League.

Braxton Allen (Gatton Hawks)

‘Mr Consistent’ turns up every week and gives 110 percent. Braxton is an excellent defender and superb ball runner with great top speed, footwork and balance.

Blake Burchman (Gatton Hawks)

A great little footballer who has spent most of his life at fullback but this year has moved into the halves. He has taken to the playmaking role – expertly steering his team around the park. Blake is also a great defender who regularly tops the tackle count each week.

Blake Burchman

Carter Melville

Carter Melville (Gatton Hawks)

Carter is new to the club this year but has slotted in like he’s been playing with the team for years. He is a natural fullback, organising his team from out the back in defence and slots himself into the backline at every opportunity in attack. Carter has a good ability to read the game, and always knows where to put himself in that last line of defence

Noah Eden (Gatton Hawks)

Noah is still reasonably new to the game but has great promise and potential. The second rower is a hard runner and puts his body on the line in defence.

Julian Rixon (Oakey Bears)

Julian has shown huge improvement in the off-season and is primed for a big second year of rugby league. The second rower is a strong defender and ball runner providing the ‘go forward’ his team needs.

Thiago Montel (Oakey Bears)

The young fullback is a great communicator who is always talking in attack and defence making him a natural leader. He is a strong player right across the park and always puts his team first.

Kyrell Shillingsworth (Oakey Bears)

A talented centre who plays a lot like Steve Renouf

Centre Kyrell is our Steve Renouf of our side, give him some room away he goes. He has a great attitude towards the game. One to keep an eye on.

The Oakey Bears efforts have been commendable this season with the bulk of their Under-12s squad made up of U11 players lining up in the higher age bracket. Many of their U12s also back up and play in U13s. The club is eager to sign more players in these age divisions and interested parents are urged to contact Bears officials.

Jett Ackland (Brothers)

A powerful and destructive runner and skilled ballplayer, Jett has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season. He is also a copybook tacker who makes a real impact in defence.

Jesse Samin (Brothers)

Racing out the backfield, the young fullback is explosive and exciting with the ball in hand. On top of his hard running, Jesse is a great defender and solid in every aspect of the game.

Jake Falknau in action for Brothers.

Tallas Wolff in action for Brothers.

Jake Falknau (Brothers)

The halfback is a great organiser and regularly tops the talent count. He has brilliant leg speed and displays explosive running and commitment when in attack. Jake also has one of the highest work rates in the side.

Tallas Woff (Brothers)

An explosive player who runs great lines and knows how to hit a hole. Tallas gets low in his tackles and never misses his target. A consistent player week in week out.

Dylan Campbell (Souths Tigers)

He has got speed to burn and enjoys the open spaces available to him playing at fullback. Dylan is also a hard-hitting defender.

Noah Dunemann (Souths Tigers)

Still fairly new to rugby league but has a great attacking skillset with his touch football background playing at halfback or five-eighth. Solid in defence as well.

Drew Wilkes (Souths Tigers)

A backrower or middle forward who gets through plenty of work in both attack and defence. He has the ability to find a hole and has a fast play the ball.

Bobby Facer (Souths Tigers)

A front-row weapon who simply just doesn’t miss his target in defence. He is a strong carrier of the football in attack and has a motor that will go all day.

Noah Loche (Souths Tigers)

A new Tiger this season, Noah is a crafty young footballer who is hard to handle with the ball in hand. His defence is strong and he is growing in confidence every week.

Fletcher Gilbert (Souths Tigers)

Fletcher is starting to use his big frame to his advantage. He is solid in defence and is taking the tough carries forward. A great ball playing forward who has the hands of a half and is picking his time to pass better every game.

Weston Fedrick (Valleys Roosters)

A hard running, hard tackling prop who is nearly impossible to stop and is always working for his team.

Caleb Knee (Valleys Roosters)

A young prop with plenty of potential and is improving every week. Kaleb is a positive and supportive teammate.

Issac Sedden (Valleys Roosters)

A near unstoppable second rower. He trains and plays hard, shows up with a great attitude and is a respectful young man. Has a bright future ahead of him and is always reliable on the field.

Issac Seddon

Corey McGrady

Corey McGrady (Valleys Roosters)

A steppy little five-eight plays with the biggest heart. He can organise his team and set up tries like a true leader. Corey can take down kids twice his size without hesitation. and is another respectful kid with a bright future on and off the field.

Cooper Clarke (Highfields Eagles)

A cool and calm halfback who steers the team around the field in attack and communicates well in defence

Brodie Drew (Highfields Eagles)

The lock is energetic in defence and regularly pops up in attack as the link in sweeping backline plays. Runs the ball straight and hard.

Louis Duce (Highfields Eagles)

The crafty dummy half is aggressive in defence and has a great ability to swiftly switch the point of attack from one side of the field to the other.

Jam Acquisto (Highfields Eagles)

Leads the pack with barn storming runs and is solid in defence.

Mereki Weribone (Newtown Lions)

An elusive fullback with speed to burn in attack. Mereki is also a great last line of defence who takes down bigger opponents with ease.

Harvey Bowe (Newtown Lions)

The first receiver who always puts his body on the line. While still relatively new to the sport, Harvey is developing into a fine rugby league player who always gives 100 per cent every game.

Noah Belford (Newtown Lions)

Noah’s confidence is growing with each game he plays. Plying his trade in the front row, he has just started to realise just how destructive he can be. Noah runs the ball hard in attack and tackles just as hard in defence. Has been one of the Lions best across the first few rounds of the season.

Corben Moodie (Newtown Lions)

A multi-talented sports star who leads from the front with his knowledge and experience both on and off the field. A strong running back rower, who possesses a lethal offload and a deadly boot. Has nothing but Newtown blood in his veins who lives and breathes his beloved Bluebags.